NIU’s annual Reality Bytes Film Festival returns this week, featuring student-made films from around the world.
Reality Bytes is a free event where short films are shown to the DeKalb community over the course of two days.
This year, the film...
In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as an algorithmic-based art exhibit, the closing concert of a World Music Festival, a game night of UNO and more.
SHAHRZAD MOTALLEBI - “CODE TO CAST”
Date and Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
Location:...
In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez discuss their thoughts on the bright and dark side of video game adaptations in the film industry.
Video games are a critical part of the entertainment...
“Mario Kart World,” the newest entry in the “Mario Kart” franchise, was shown in great detail at Nintendo’s latest Nintendo Direct presentation.
This presentation gave details on the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo’s newest console, as well...
In Shahrzad Motallebi’s “Code to Cast” art exhibition, Montallebi combines ancient metalsmithing traditions with modern technology to create 11 pieces that are influenced by her Iranian heritage.
The exhibition was held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m....
One of the breakout movies from 2023 was “M3GAN,” which featured a robotic doll named M3GAN, short for Model 3 Generative Android, whose purpose is to protect her owner, Cady, from harm.
The killer android made $95 million domestically on a budget...
Vulnerable, touching, powerful and soul searching. These are just some of the vibes one gets when listening to Ariana Grande's most recent release.
Grande’s “eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead,” dropped March 28, just about a year after...
In this episode of “The Trend,” Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss the season finale of "The White Lotus."
The finale was a satisfying end to an action packed Season 3. However, many of the twists were predicted by...
The NIU World Music Program is celebrating its 50-year anniversary with a week of music from cultures around the globe.
The World Music festival will kick off with a week-long celebration on Tuesday, precisely 50 years since the start of the program.
The...
People continue to take Earth for granted despite growing pollution and littering. The DeKalb community has found a way to acknowledge the planet’s presence and create ways to ensure a healthy environment.
Held from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday...
Patriotism filled the Music Building as the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus sang, drummed and tapped into the hearts of the people in attendance.
From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus held a free...
